If you have time for just one short thing, check out this 1974 Volkswagen Thing Shorty! This strangely appealing custom-chop looks like it was done well and just needs some finishing up, paint-wise and a few other things. It’s… more»
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Jan 20, 2017 • For Sale • 55 Comments
Custom Cut: 1978 Lincoln Continental Shorty
GAA! What is that? This isn’t Tom Cruise’s new ride (ok, no more short jokes), this is a 1978 Lincoln Continental Shorty. This is one funky ride and it’s on Craigslist with an asking price of $3,500 or will… more»
Jan 12, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
It’s Not Just Us! Here’s A French Shorty!
And here I thought we in the United States hosted the only folks interested in drastically shortening a vehicle to comical proportions! Apparently I was wrong, and I appreciate Barn Finds reader Arno D. for sending in this great… more»
Dec 14, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Jewel of a Shorty: 1977 Chevy G10
Bring back the days of utility vans that had perfect proportions. That’s what I say when I see rigs like this classic “shorty” Chevy G10 van come up for grabs. No ugly overhangs, just squat and purposeful, like every… more»
Dec 1, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Wall Art: 1965 VW Shorty Pickup
A few weeks back, I revisited the private salvage yard from where I scooped up my 1981 Toyota Hiace van. The seller of the ‘Yota also had several old VW’s on his property, including a single-cab Bus much like… more»
Sep 27, 2016 • For Sale • 64 Comments
Vertically Chopped: 1956 Lincoln Continental Shorty
Lincoln Continental MKII’s are often considered one of the most beautiful and stylish cars of the 1950s. This one has since undergone extensive body work to shorten the overall length by 10 inches. In reality, 10 inches isn’t very… more»
Sep 11, 2016 • For Sale • 21 Comments
It’s Shorty Time Again!
Yeah, we know, some of you really don’t like these. Others, do, though, and this one is wild enough that I’ll bet everyone has an opinion! This “1955 Chevrolet” is located in Shelbyville, Kentucky (shouldn’t it be a Ford… more»
Jul 20, 2016 • For Sale • 33 Comments
If You Want A Shorty, This Is It!
Don’t adjust your computer screen! This is another shorty, something we’ve been seeing more of on Barn Finds lately, but this one seems to have been executed to a much higher standard than any other I’ve seen! It’s advertised for… more»
Jul 13, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
All American Shorty! 1968 Malibu
Was this ‘shorty’ the result of a high-speed collision between a 1968 Malibu and an immovable object? No, the real story is even more interesting! Sit back in your chair (if there’s room to do so) and let’s have… more»
May 15, 2016 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Another Shorty: 1958 Cadillac DeVille
I wonder sometimes what inspires folks to shorten a car to this extent. There isn’t even room for a door, just a scooped out area on the sides with upholstery snapped over it. However, the work in this case… more»
Mar 9, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Shorty Hauler: 1983 Ford F-350
This may be the perfect Barn Finds project car hauler! This 1983 Ford F-350 XL here on eBay sports a one-car bed that gels neatly with the truck’s roof line, making for a compact carrier that seems like it’d be easy to maneuver… more»
Mar 1, 2016 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Shorty Hauler: 1957 Studebaker Transtar
In 1957, you could purchase a Studebaker Transtar truck in many different configurations, but I couldn’t find any like this particular one after a long internet search. I’m guessing the rear body was custom made. It actually looks like… more»
Aug 14, 2015 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1957 Chevy Bel Air Wagon: Shorty Style
Would you attribute this shorty conversion to a weird sense of humor, too much spare time or….both? I’ve never understood what drove people to chop cars in half and weld them back together, but here we are: this Chevy… more»
Jun 26, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1972 Ford E-Series: Custom Shorty Van
Remember the psychedelic Corvette from a few days ago? Well, its partner in crime just popped up on eBay in much better condition. This 1972 Ford E-Series Shorty van is listed here on eBay with a Buy-it-Now of $15,000,… more»
